May 29, 2008

becoming who we are ...


this sunday night, we begin a new series 'becoming who we are' ...

most Christians still believe that following Jesus is about what you do ... but it's just not true ... following Jesus is about who you are because of what Jesus Christ has done ... and yet we get this so confused ...

so many of us spend our entire lives trying to do all the right things to please God and everyone else ... and it gets so exhausting ...

so over the next few weeks, we want to create space for God to speak to us and shape us and remind us who we are ... and when God speaks and we get a glimpse of who we are in Jesus Christ, we will never be the same ...

see you Sunday night ...

Couples night

Saturday May 31st
Ralph and Pricella's house (2602 Yana Dr.)
6:30-8:30pm
Bring a food dish to share
Childcare available if RSVP
RSVP to Ralph and Pricella 222.2432

This is a great way to connect with other couples at the Stirring.

May 20, 2008

newcomer's gathering ...


if you're new to the Stirring or you just feel new to the Stirring, don't miss our newcomer's gathering this Friday night, May 23rd, at Dan and Alyssa's house ...

just show up, hang out and meet our team ... and eat dessert ... check out our website www.thestirring.org for directions to the party ...

May 16, 2008

Let's try to help the White's

Jared and Amanda White are in need of a low cost apartment or in-laws quarters so they can save money for a year long mission trip to Ukraine, working with orphans. They need to move out of their current apartment (Simpson married housing) by May 31st, because Amanda just graduated from Simpson. They're looking for a place to stay for about 8 months so if you have any leads, give them a call! Thanks.
(530) 917-7911

May 7, 2008

tuesday nights ...



so, we played a little Ultimate Frisbee last night ... the conditions were perfect ...

light winds ... cool summer air ... steak on the barbie ... and my wife packed me a peanut butter and jelly sandwich ... homemade jelly ... perfect ...

we're playing Tuesday nights at 6 pm for the month of May (and maybe longer) ... we're meeting on the upper grass at Kid's Kingdom ... see you next week ...

May 3, 2008

Stirring Kids


just wanted to say thank you to our Stirring Kids team ... you guys are amazing ...

I am convinced that our 'Greatest Call' is to our children ... Jesus always welcomes the children ... to Jesus, they are not a second thought ...

if you get a chance, thank Bethany Hardy, Emily Branca, Cassie Cable and the rest of the Stirring Kids team ... thank you for showing God's love to our children ... they will never be the same ... and my wife and I will forever be grateful ...

and thank you, Jeremy Coverdale, for this amazing photo ... you are such a huge and creative blessing to our church ...

May 2, 2008

Abby Will @ Yaks

hey everyone ... just wanted to remind you about tonight ...

Matt and Abby Will, our missionary's in South East Asia, are spending a week with us ... I spent a couple hours with them this morning ... amazing ... they have such a passion for justice and ending poverty ...

if you're interested, Abby will be speaking tonight, friday, May 2nd, about 'women in poverty' at Yaks @ 6:30 p.m. ... you're all invited ... if you get a chance to meet and encourage Matt and Abby while they are in Redding, that would be awesome ...